Pharmacy Technician III

Orlando Health, Inc.; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF

Leadership development programs

Four weeks paid parental leave

PTO and flexible leave options

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacy operations at the Wesley Chapel location. This role assists with distribution, uses Orlando Health software and hardware systems, and aids the Pharmacist in medication distribution with proper aseptic techniques.

Requirements include two years of pharmacy technician experience, a high school diploma, and active Florida State Board of Pharmacy registration plus CPht certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
• Must maintain current Florida Pharmacy Technician registration.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operational and distribution responsibilities in Pharmacy Technician functions.
• Supports pharmacists in medication distribution and aseptic technique as required.
• Operates equipment for pharmacy procedures in accordance with policies and safety rules.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and regulatory documentation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re Hiring! Orlando Health

Position: Pharmacy Technician III

Status: Full time

Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Department: Pharmacy

• Primary: 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
• Additional Travel may be needed.

Job Summary: Assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to Pharmacy Technician functions, including the use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth- Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement- Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance- Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department.
• Demonstrates the ability to Identify and utilize resources and departments for customer service and patient care, based upon need, availability, and responsibility of resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policy and procedures.
• Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures.
• Performs the basic buyer procedures, including drug procurement required by the department, consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks/procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation.
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
• Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files depending on the needs of the department.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Participates in the training of new pharmacy technicians and may verify final competency as needed.
• Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area (e.g. medication history acquisition-controlled substance inventory management).
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Attends in-services/meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Completes all Orlando Health mandatory education.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
• Holds a current Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate (CPht) from a nationally recognized program (e.g., Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - PTCB, Institute of Pharmacy Technicians - ICPT). Maintenance of current certification is required.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a pharmacy technician.